Star Wars Celebration has concluded, but not before several noteworthy panels where details about upcoming games, movies, and TV shows were announced. This expansive event looking at everything happening in the Star Wars Universe lasted the whole weekend, so we’ve wrapped up all the noteworthy reveals below.

The panel for Star Wars: Episode IX kicked things off in exciting fashion by revealing both the Episode IX trailer and title: The Rise of Skywalker. While there wasn’t much insight provided during the panel’s discussion, the two-minute trailer provided a ton of details about what to expect, although the overall plot remains a mystery ahead of its release in December.

A panel for the Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, revealed more about the show, though those outside of the panel hall were not able to see the trailer. Another big TV show panel, this time for The Clone Wars animated series, is also coming this weekend. The full schedule is available for anyone to see, and many of the panels will be live streamed. So if you can’t make it out to Chicago this weekend, you can still follow along online.

Star Wars Celebration is an annual event for fans of the stories told a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away. Although there are several exhibits, panels, and viewings that celebrate the Star Wars universe’s vibrant past, most of the event is devoted to teasing tidbits of the franchise’s future, whether that’s new movies, television shows, books, or comics.

One significant piece of news that came out just before the start of Celebration, aside from what we learned about Disney+, concerns the post-Episode IX Star Wars movies. According to Disney boss Robert Iger, there will be “a bit of a hiatus” after that movie. Subsequent films are already in development, but it seems like the recent, rapid-fire pace of new movies will slow down somewhat as Lucasfilm focuses on its Disney+ shows.

Where And When To Watch The Panels

There are two major panels at Star Wars Celebration this year. The first is devoted to Episode IX and is occurring today at 11 AM CDT, which works out to 12 PM ET, 9 AM PT, 5 PM GMT, and 4 AM AEDT in Australia on Saturday. The second is scheduled for the reveal of Respawn’s upcoming Star Wars game, Jedi Fallen Order, and happens on Saturday at 1:30 PM CDT, which works out to 2:30 PM ET, 11:30 AM PT, 7:30 PM GMT, and 6:30 AM AEDT in Australia on Sunday.

You can watch the Episode IX panel here. That has now concluded, having consisted of a lengthy discussion with the cast and crew, hosted by Stephen Colbert. The end of the panel delivered the major goods: the title and trailer.

Episode IX: The Rise Of Skywalker

Star Wars: Episode IX had been without a name, but with its release now just eight months away, the Celebration panel delivered the goods on this newest adventure. The latest movie in the Star Wars saga is officially called The Rise of Skywalker, and we got the first trailer showcasing all of the returning characters from the current trilogy, as well as fan favorites from the original trilogy like Lando Calrissian. Perhaps most notably, there was voiceover from Luke Skywalker suggesting that no one ever completely disappears, which set the stage for the trailer to close out with the iconic laughter of the Galactic Empire’s sinister leader, Emperor Palpatine.

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Completing the third Star Wars trilogy that started with J.J. Abrams’ The Force Awakens, Episode IX is scheduled to release on December 20, 2019. Initially, Jurassic World’s Colin Trevorrow was directing the final major act of Rey, Finn, and Poe’s story, but Disney fired him over creative differences. Abrams was brought on as his replacement.

Little is known about the plotline for Episode IX. The Last Jedi dismissed several of the more notable plotlines surrounding the characters from The Force Awakens–such as the importance of Snoke and Captain Phasma, as well as the identity of Rey’s parents. However, The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson has said he’d be okay if Abrams chooses to retcon Rey’s parentage in Episode IX. The new trailer, however, raises many interesting questions. With Palpatine’s laughter closing off the trailer, does that mean the Empire of the original trilogy is back along with the evil Sith lord? Is that the ruin of the Death Star we see in the ocean of that unknown planet? How exactly does Lando come back to pilot the Millennium Falcon (the ship he famously lost to Han Solo? What role will that cute new droid that’s with BB-8 play? And after so many adventures, how will the saga of the Skywalker lineage finally end?

When Does Episode 9 Take Place?

While the precise answer to this question remains under wraps, both JJ Abrams and Daisy Ridley provided some insight into how much time has passed since The Last Jedi. The two suggested that a fair amount of time has gone by and that this movie will see the core group reunite for an adventure.

What Does The Title Mean?

This is one question we surely won’t get a definitive answer to until we can see the full movie. But we’ve got theories about what the title means.

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Lando And Episode 9’s New Character, Jannah

British actress Naomi Ackie was among the actors to come on stage during the Episode IX panel. She revealed she’ll be playing a new character Jannah, who might be the daughter of Lando (whom we also got a look at in costume).

Emperor Palpatine Is Back, But How?

As noted above, it appears ol’ Sheev, aka Darth Sidious, is making a comeback of some sort, as reinforced when actor Ian McDiarmid appeared on stage at Celebration and demanded (in the Emperor’s voice) that the trailer be rolled a second time. We don’t actually see the former Emperor in the flesh, so it’s unclear what form he might take–perhaps he’s just a Force ghost, like what we’ve seen with Yoda and Obi-Wan previously. Previous Star Wars stories have dived into Palpatine’s attempts to clone himself, among other things, and we’ve got some details on how the Emperor could be back.

Is That The Death Star?

At one point in the trailer, we see Rey and company overlooking the wreckage of…something. We can’t be entirely positive, but it certainly looks like the wreckage of the Death Star II, which was destroyed at the end of the Return of the Jedi (not long after Palpatine perished).

Episode 9 Release Date

The previously announced release date for what we now know is The Rise of Skywalker is still in place: Episode 9 hits theaters on December (with the first showings on the night of Thursday, December 19).

Jedi Fallen Order

Like Episode IX, little has been confirmed about Respawn’s Jedi Fallen Order before Celebration. A brief teaser of a broken lightsaber’s glowing hilt accompanied by the message “Don’t stand out” has been released, and, during E3 2018, Respawn boss Vince Zampella announced Jedi Fallen Order would take place after Revenge of the Sith. The game puts players into the boots of a Jedi padawan that escapes Order 66, and will release during 2019’s holiday season.

On the first day of Celebration, Respawn’s Vince Zampella confirmed the game would be single-player only, with no microtransactions or multiplayer. The Jedi Fallen Order panel has now concluded, having provided us with a trailer, release date, and a few detail.

Jedi Fallen Order Trailer

The first trailer for Jedi Fallen Order has been revealed, and while it didn’t consist of gameplay, Respawn said it does use game assets and was rendered in-engine.

New Character, Cal Kestis

Jedi Fallen Order Release Date And Platforms

Before the release date could be confirmed during the panel, EA published the trailer for the game on YouTube, where that much-anticipated detail was revealed: It releases for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on November 15.

The Clone Wars Animated Series

Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series is getting a surprise seventh season, which sees the reunion of Anakin Skywalker and his padawan learner, Ahsoka Tano, after she left the Jedi Order at the end of Season 5.

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Based on the Season 7 San Diego Comic-Con trailer–which can be seen above–the show’s return picks up mere moments before the start of Revenge of the Sith. Anakin and Obi-Wan are called in to take a hologram call, only to see that it’s Ahsoka and Mandalorian warrior Bo-Katan Kryze. In the novel Ahsoka, we learn that Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka reunite on Mandalore after Ahsoka leaves the Jedi Order–just prior to the former two being called away to save Chancellor Palpatine from being kidnapped by General Grievous. However, before then, the three, along with Clone Captain Rex and Commander Cody, go on to fight in one last battle: the Siege of Mandalore.

The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian is one of the TV series to launch with Disney+, the company’s new streaming service. The series takes place prior to the events of The Force Awakens, and a panel during Star Wars Celebration is scheduled to reveal additional details.

The first season consists of eight episodes and showrunner Jon Favreau believes it will serve as a good entry point for those unfamiliar with Star Wars. “Since we’re starting with new characters in a new time period, it’s a great way to bring new fans in,” he said.

Trailer And Sizzle Reel Details

During the panel for The Mandalorian at Star Wars Celebrations, the shows writers and cast appeared to deliver a little more information about what viewers can expect. While there was also a behind-the-scenes sizzle reel and, at the end of a panel, a trailer, this was only available to watch for those in attendance. We’ve written up what was shown, so you can get a good idea of what to expect too.

Star Wars Cosplay

It wouldn’t be a major fan event without cosplay, and we’ll be rounding up the best we spot around Chicago for you to check out.

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